The Hens Are Outside

The laying hens are finally back outside! After weather delays and delays caused by the extensive repairs the shelters needed after a bad winter wind storm in January the hens were moved outside yesterday. Although there is not a lot of grass yet due to lack of rain the hens love being outside and scratching and pecking in the soil looking for roots, grubs and bugs. They will be moved every day onto fresh grass until they are brought inside when the weather turns cold in October. Nesting boxes are provided so that they have a safe and comfortable place to lay their eggs. The eggs are then collected by hand several times a day and washed in our own egg washing and grading facility here on the farm.